Police searching for suspects after man shot in Portland

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Police are investigating after a shooting Thursday afternoon in the Portland neighborhood.

According to LMPD spokesman Dwight Mitchell, LMPD officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 200 block of N. 26th Street. When officers arrived they found the victim, a 19-year-old man with a gunshot wound.

Mitchell says the victim, who has not been identified, was taken to University Hospital where and is expected to survive.

The LMPD Major Crimes Unit is investigating, but so far no arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to call the LMPD crime tipline at 574-LMPD (574-5673).